A new leadership and career readiness program is emerging to ensure student-athletes are prepared for economic success beyond sports. On July 1, 2026, influential Black entrepreneurs Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman officially launched Draft Ready. This initiative is the…
After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in over five decades, captain Jalen Brunson is expanding his influence beyond basketball. He has announced his debut children’s book, Jalen Plays It All. Neely Daggett illustrated the book…
Angel Reese solidified her place in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) history on Sunday night by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 career rebounds. At just 26 years old and early in her sixth professional season, Reese accomplished this…
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league is set to enter a new phase after agreeing to go public in a significant deal that values the league at $290 million. This move represents a key moment not just for the three-on-three basketball…
Jalen Brunson has finally explained the reasoning behind one of the boldest financial choices in modern NBA history: he chose long-term stability, team flexibility, and championship goals over pursuing an extra $113 million. The New York Knicks star, now recognized…
